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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,692.48, 23,027.52 and 11,029.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,692.48, 23,027.52 and 11,029.44 is: 15,215.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,692.48 : 23,027.52 = 11,029.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,692.48/23,027.52 = 11,029.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,692.48x = 23,027.52 × 11,029.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,692.48x = 253,980,650.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,980,650.19/16,692.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,215.27

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